Maker: Heuer

Model: “Big Eye” Chronograph

Case Diameter: 33.5mm

Lug Width: 18mm

Movement: Valjoux 23 manual wind movement

Complication: Hours, minutes, seconds at 9 o’clock sub-dial, chronograph, 30 minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock sub-dial, all working.

Year: Ca. 1945

Condition: This Heuer was manufactured circa 1945, based on the movement serial number. The watch has a solid 18k gold case, with a stainless steel caseback that is a replacement and not original to this watch. The case is in overall good condition, with signs of wear. The case has a three piece construction. The lugs integrate with the mid-case and show signs of polishing, but remain in attractive condition. The lugs have a double-stepped design, that overlaps with the top-piece of the case. The crown is unsigned. The watch dial has aged incredibly overtime, with an even layer of golden brown patina. The watch has a chronograph complication, with the chronograph hand in the center, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, and a seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The watch runs on the highly desirable Valjoux 23 movement which is running, keeping time, and all complications are functional.

The watch does not come with box and papers.

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